Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Training & development
A KidStrong Coach is the heartbeat of our center, delivering engaging and effective classes to kids from crawling babies to kids 11 years old. This role requires a dynamic individual who is passionate about working with children and can maintain a fun, high-energy environment while ensuring safety and developmental progress.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
COACHING
- Coach students by delivering an evolving curriculum that focuses on Brain, Physical, and Character development approximately 24 hours a week.
- Achieve Coach Certification through the HQ Training and Certification team.
- Understand the "why" behind the KidStrong curriculum and be able to clearly and concisely communicate it.
- Coach classes for students with age groups ranging from walking to 11 years old.
- Create positive interactions with students and families before, during, and after class.
- Maintain dynamic, fun, and motivation. and professional demeanor when leading the class.
- Demonstrate and manage the implementation of various programming and curriculum elements.
- Use the KS Coaches App to record data and provide data (attendance, awards, etc.).
- Communicate professionally with co-workers in Slack, including periodic checks of messages when not in centers.
- Must be able to ensure classes both start and end on schedule and follow the appropriate pace of curriculum.
- Must be able to work in a physically intensive environment - coaches may cover multiple miles in a shift moving through class, lifting and repeatedly moving equipment up to 25 pounds in weight.
- Must be comfortable physically working with kids to ensure proper technique and ensure student safety.
- Assisting parents of students, ages 4 and younger, with the direction and flow of a class.
- Complete training through LearnUpon as required by the GM and/or HQ Training and Certification team.
- Attend additional mandatory staff meetings as required by the GM.
- Learn and manage KidStrong Camps held by centers when local schools are not operating (for example: Winter Break and Summer Break).
LEADERSHIP
- Connect with families of the center and find ways to proactively keep them engaged with KidStrong. Foster the mentality that we don't want Families to Leave KidStrong, doing all you can to retain Families.
CENTER OPERATIONS
- Build and maintain relationships with KidStrong families to align with our core values.
- Assist in the execution of community events as necessary.
- Daily, Weekly, and Monthly cleaning and maintenance of the center.
- Provide excellent customer service to families and handle their needs when in the center.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS - Required
- Passion for working with children is non-negotiable
- Enjoy the spotlight, excel in coaching and mentoring
- Comfortable speaking to parents/guardians regarding a variety of topics
- Self-starter who just gets the job done
- Intermediate knowledge of physiology, exercise techniques, and body mechanics
- CPR certified (willing to attain)
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS - Preferred
- Athletic or coaching background with experience working with or coaching kids ages 6 months - 11 years old
- Prior experience as a pediatric OT/PT
- Prior experience speaking to and educating parents on the KidStrong curriculum
DNA/COMPETENCIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Passionate
- Stays focused on the KidStrong Goals.
- Goal-oriented and high-performing.
Command Presence
- Upholds KidStrong Values; creates a vision for others.
Teacher
- Communicate and ensure the transfer of knowledge.
Professional
- Approaches others in a tactful manner
- Reacts well under pressure
- Treats others with respect and consideration
- Accepts responsibility for own actions
- Follows through on commitments.
Performer
- Engaging, Fun, Likable
- High Energy, Clear & Easy to Understand
Mentor
- Develops and nurtures relationships
- Focuses on developing self and others
Oral Communication
- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
- Responds well to questions; Listens and gets clarification
- Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
Written Communication
- Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar
- Varies writing style to meet needs
- Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Teamwork
- Balances team and individual responsibilities
- Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views
- Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
- Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives
Coachable/Low Ego Mindset
- Gives and welcomes feedback.
- Encourages exploring of different perspectives to reach common goals and objectives
- Has a growth mindset; Sees every opportunity as one to learn from.
Adaptability
- Comfortable calling an audible; continuing or adjusting the play after the audible is called.
- Embraces innovation and a quickly changing landscape. Best Idea Wins!
Compensation: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
KidStrong is a private child development training center focused on brain, physical & character development for ages walking through 11 years old. KidStrong offers a science-based curriculum that is parent-focused and taught by professionals.
OUR PEOPLE:
- Want to work with great people
- Want personal and professional growth
- Want to make an impact
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to KidStrong Corporate.
KIDSTRONG TEAM
WE ARE STUDENTS.
We never stop learning and always seek to improve ourselves and our program. We are curious about new possibilities and act to explore them.
WE ARE HUMBLE PROFESSIONALS.
We want to hire and develop the best people in the world to be on our TEAM.
WE DO MORE THAN EXPECTED.
Every interaction is a chance to provide an amazing experience for our members, parents, and teammates.
WE MAKE EACH OTHER BETTER.
We are dedicated to having people on the team that make the rest of the team better. We want leaders that have a ripple effect on those around them.